Thyroid nodules are a very common disease. The incidence of thyroid nodules has been increasing over the past several decades, with the prevalence of women (5%) being higher than men (1%). The incidence of thyroid nodules has not been stabilized until recent years. After surgery, some patients have to be treated on a long-term thyroid hormone replacement therapy. Since then, many more researchers have been seeking better treatment for thyroid nodules, such as minimally invasive treatment methods. Thermal ablation, including microwave ablation (MWA), Radiofrequency ablation (RFA), and laser ablation (LA), has demonstrated good results in the treatment of benign and malignant thyroid tumors in recent years. However, the details of thermal ablation and perioperative management need to be further standardized. Moreover, how to improve the safety and efficacy of thermal ablation still needs further research.
This research topic aims to provide insights into thermal ablation, in order to further reduce the risk of it and improve the treatment efficacy. Meanwhile, we hope to collect up-to-date studies focusing on the procedures of thermal ablation, which should be greatly standardized.
Original Research, Systematic Review, Clinical Trial and Case Report articles on the following sub-topics are welcomed, including but are not limited to:
· Evaluation before thermal ablation
· Thermal ablation strategy and methods
· Follow-up evaluation after thermal ablation
· Changes in thyroid function and immune function.
Thyroid nodules are a very common disease. The incidence of thyroid nodules has been increasing over the past several decades, with the prevalence of women (5%) being higher than men (1%). The incidence of thyroid nodules has not been stabilized until recent years. After surgery, some patients have to be treated on a long-term thyroid hormone replacement therapy. Since then, many more researchers have been seeking better treatment for thyroid nodules, such as minimally invasive treatment methods. Thermal ablation, including microwave ablation (MWA), Radiofrequency ablation (RFA), and laser ablation (LA), has demonstrated good results in the treatment of benign and malignant thyroid tumors in recent years. However, the details of thermal ablation and perioperative management need to be further standardized. Moreover, how to improve the safety and efficacy of thermal ablation still needs further research.
This research topic aims to provide insights into thermal ablation, in order to further reduce the risk of it and improve the treatment efficacy. Meanwhile, we hope to collect up-to-date studies focusing on the procedures of thermal ablation, which should be greatly standardized.
Original Research, Systematic Review, Clinical Trial and Case Report articles on the following sub-topics are welcomed, including but are not limited to:
· Evaluation before thermal ablation
· Thermal ablation strategy and methods
· Follow-up evaluation after thermal ablation
· Changes in thyroid function and immune function.